King in the Ring 8 Man Series

King in the Ring 8 Man Series K-1 8 Man Eliminator Fight Series. 8 Fighters, Only One will be KING. Only one will be King
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Although there were a number of great heavyweights actively competing in NZ, no one had stepped up and assumed the level of dominance that the 'Psycho' Suttie once had over the weight class. With no clear successor emerging to take his place it begged the question - 'who reigns when the King is gone?' It's something that intrigued Jason as much as anyone - so much so that he decided find the answe

r himself by staging the King in the Ring event.

28th May 2011 saw 8 of NZ's top heavyweights face off in an explosive tournament that crowned the new heavyweight King in the Ring. With an exciting mix of established fighters and rising stars of the future in the electric atmosphere of a K-1 style 8 man tournament it was the highlight of the fight sport year. The tournament format required the winner to defeat 3 opponents in a single night and provides the ultimate test of both skill and endurance. With the inaugural event being so popular, the 'Psycho' decided to give the Middleweight division their turn in the spotlight and set out to find the top eight fighters in the weight class from all over New Zealand - and so was born King in the Ring MAX (Middleweight Action Xtreme). The King in the Ring 8 man series stamped it's mark on the New Zealand fight scene and expanded into the Lightweight and Super Heavyweight divisions in 2012, and the Cruiserweight division in 2013.

8 fighters.

The 14 x NZ champion, WBC world champion, former super middleweight King in the Ring champion now signed to - gives t...
03/06/2026

The 14 x NZ champion, WBC world champion, former super middleweight King in the Ring champion now signed to - gives the 8 man contenders insight into his road to the throne ahead of their shot on June 27th.

SUPERFIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT 💥The heavy hitters keep coming.Alex “Lethal” Leuluai steps into the ring against Tonga Mataele i...
31/05/2026

SUPERFIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT 💥

The heavy hitters keep coming.

Alex “Lethal” Leuluai steps into the ring against Tonga Mataele in a Super Heavyweight K1 Rules showdown. 👊🏽🔥

Two powerful strikers. Two dangerous finishers. One fight guaranteed to shake the building.

Who takes control when these giants collide? 💣

Join us as we continue growing the combat sports platform that has been the launching pad for some of Aotearoa’s biggest...
28/05/2026

Join us as we continue growing the combat sports platform that has been the launching pad for some of Aotearoa’s biggest names for the past 16 years.

Our March event delivered:
🔥1800+ event attendees
🔥4.7M+ social media impressions
🔥10k+ stream views
🔥 1M+ Digital Billboard impressions
🔥 Athletes from 15+ gyms across NZ
🔥 Audience primarily male aged 18–45

To connect your brand with highly engaged and loyal combat sports fans, send us a DM or email to discuss sponsorship packages.

Two giants. One title. 🌏🏆WKBF South Pacific Heavyweight K1 Championship on the line as New Zealand’s Mani “Mayhem” Ngung...
28/05/2026

Two giants. One title. 🌏🏆

WKBF South Pacific Heavyweight K1 Championship on the line as New Zealand’s Mani “Mayhem” Ngungutau steps in against Australia’s Ryan Barry from . 🇳🇿🇦🇺

Power. Pressure. Pride.
This is more than a fight — it’s a trans-Tasman war for heavyweight supremacy.

Who leaves with the belt? 👀

Two giants. One title. 🌏🏆WKBF South Pacific Heavyweight K1 Championship on the line as New Zealand’s Mani “Mayhem” Folau...
27/05/2026

Two giants. One title. 🌏🏆

WKBF South Pacific Heavyweight K1 Championship on the line as New Zealand’s Mani “Mayhem” Folau from ETK steps in against Australia’s Ryan Barry from . 🇳🇿🇦🇺

Power. Pressure. Pride.
This is more than a fight — it’s a trans-Tasman war for heavyweight supremacy.

Who leaves with the belt? 👀

Eight of the country’s most dangerous super middleweights. One night. One King. 👑The Super Middleweight 8 Man is officia...
26/05/2026

Eight of the country’s most dangerous super middleweights. One night. One King. 👑

The Super Middleweight 8 Man is officially locked in and every fighter is coming for blood. Expect knockouts, upsets, and all-out wars from the first bell to the last.

Who will be the next fighter to have their name etched in King in the Ring history?

🎟 Tickets are moving fast. Secure yours now before they’re gone. 👇

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The 8 man line up is locked and loaded! 🔒 Secure your ringside table before they sell out. Treat your clients, staff or ...
24/05/2026

The 8 man line up is locked and loaded! 🔒 Secure your ringside table before they sell out. Treat your clients, staff or mates to the best seats in the house. ➡️ www.kinginthering.co.nz

⚠️ 8 MAN ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️ The bracket is complete 💀 Dion “Hokage” Wilson from The House of Pain takes the final spot in t...
23/05/2026

⚠️ 8 MAN ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️ The bracket is complete 💀 Dion “Hokage” Wilson from The House of Pain takes the final spot in the Super Middleweight 8-Man 🥊

Calculated, dangerous, and ready for war, Hokage rounds out a stacked lineup of killers all chasing one thing—tournament glory. Eight fighters. One winner. No easy fights. This is going to be absolute chaos.

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⚠️ 8 MAN ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️ The final piece of the puzzle is starting to take shape 🐺 David “The Wolverine” Watts .watts fr...
20/05/2026

⚠️ 8 MAN ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️ The final piece of the puzzle is starting to take shape 🐺 David “The Wolverine” Watts .watts from Toa Fighting Systems is officially locked into the Super Middleweight 8-Man 🥊

Relentless, durable, and built for chaos, The Wolverine doesn’t just fight—he hunts. Every opponent now knows the level just got even higher. Seven down… one spot left.

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⚠️ 8 MAN ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️ Wellington enters the bracket 🌪️ Corin Ihimāera-Braddick .ihimaera from Ronin Kickboxing .xer i...
16/05/2026

⚠️ 8 MAN ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️ Wellington enters the bracket 🌪️ Corin Ihimāera-Braddick .ihimaera from Ronin Kickboxing .xer is officially locked in for the Super Middleweight 8-Man 🥊

Powerful, composed, and always ready for battle, Corin brings the pressure into one of the toughest divisions on the card. Six contenders deep now… two more killers to come.

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